Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN): An Introduction to Sign Language Linguistics

Trevor Johnston and Adam Schembri

This is the first comprehensive introduction of its kind and provides an accessible overview of the linguistics of Auslan, providing an insight into its history and development and how Auslan is related to other sign languages, such as those used in Britain, the USA and New Zealand. It also discusses a range of myths and misunderstandings about sign languages and is an extremely useful resource for anyone seeking a clear and general introduction to sign language linguistics. It assumes no prior background in language study.

£19.99 Paperback 352 pages 2007

£19.99